Chapter 54
The little cat’s gaze visibly avoided hers for a moment.
The air was silent for a long while.
Finally, the little cat jumped off the bed and transformed back into a human form.
Nyx’s heart suddenly began to race wildly.
The male standing before her had a pair of deep, blue eyes, and his gaze was elegant yet profound.
She couldn’t recognize the royal attire he wore, but she could clearly feel an overwhelming sense of nobility from him. It was as if the prince from the fairy tales she read as a child had come to life before her.
The male knelt on one knee, his tone sincere. “I’m very sorry, but it was never my intention to deceive you.”
His gaze couldn’t hide the deep affection he felt. “Although I lost my memory during the out–of–control period, I’ve always missed you.”
She didn’t even need to ask. He was sure the female in his heart had to be her.
Nyx suddenly realized.
So, he had lost control earlier–no wonder she had mistaken him for an ordinary kitten.
Instantly, she couldn’t help but recall the time they spent together. She had held the kitten in her arms all day, eating and sleeping together, feeding it by hand, bathing it, and kissing its face, paws, and belly.
And just earlier, she had even buried her face in its belly.
Nyx’s ears grew redder and hotter, her mouth opening but unable to speak, overwhelmed by shame.
But the male kept gazing at her with those affectionate blue eyes, his admiration clear and unabashed. Nyx was so embarrassed she just wanted to crawl into a hole.
She never expected Cotton Candy to be a Beastman, and even more so, a strikingly handsome one with such an aura.
The things she had done to the kitten before now seemed like sexual harassment, and now, the victim was looking at her with affectionate eyes, as if he wanted her to take responsibility.
But all she had wanted was to pet the kitten.
The idea of a pet turning into a lover was something she loved reading in novels and comics, but when it became reality and happened to her, it felt completely different.
The huge break room was empty except for the two of them, so quiet that they could hear each other’s breathing.
Nyx wasn’t good at rejecting people, and facing those familiar blue eyes made it even harder to speak. She couldn’t find the words.
She clearly remembered the image of the little white kitten shedding tears, and she feared that if she spoke, she would end up making the man cry.
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But if he confessed to her suddenly, she couldn’t just accept it.
All she had ever liked was the little kitten.
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Nyx’s fingers curled into tight fists, her gaze drifting around, and then she spotted a figure walking toward her. It was like seeing a savior. “Zayne!”
Felix, Theon, and Zayne had started searching for Nyx when they couldn’t get any information from the Second Imperial Prince. Felix went to the Crown Prince’s Palace, Theon to the medical room, and Zayne headed to the break room.
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There were over a hundred break rooms of various sizes, but luckily, Zayne was fortunate enough to find Nyx after checking only a few rooms.
Following Nyx’s voice, Zayne immediately saw the situation, and his mind went blank with a buzzing sound. He quickly ran over and positioned himself between them.
Their gazes met coldly, and the two males seemed to have an innate clash of energy, instantly sparking hostility.
Zayne finally saw Aurelius‘ face. ‘He’s the Crown Prince. But even so, it’s inappropriate to intentionally be alone with a female in such a situation!‘
Moreover, it seemed to him that he was scheming something inappropriate toward Nyx at that moment.
Zayne’s gaze grew cold. He didn’t greet Aurelius. He walked straight toward Nyx, bent down to pick up her shoes, carefully put them on her, and then took her waist, lifting her in his arms. He coldly said, “Goodbye.”
Nyx felt a wave of relief and immediately hugged Zayne, waving goodbye to the male enthusiastically.
Aurelius watched helplessly as they walked away.
The sound of Nyx’s voice grew fainter and fainter. “Hurry and put me down! I can walk by myself.”
Several royal doctors, panting and out of breath, arrived too late. Seeing Aurelius alone, they asked in confusion, “Your Highness, where is the patient?”
Aurelius lowered his eyes to hide the sadness, his expression gradually returning to calm. He raised his hand, signaling for them to leave. “It’s fine now.”
It wasn’t until they had walked quite a distance that Nyx suddenly realized she had forgotten to ask what the man’s name
was.
While having a beloved pet turn into a person was a bit unnerving, the joy of reuniting with Cotton Candy was very real- she couldn’t fake it.
After all, it had been such an adorable kitten. Even though she knew it was a Beastman, she couldn’t resist that cuteness. If it couldn’t be her pet, it would still be fine to be friends instead
Zayne, keenly aware of Nyx’s distraction, wondered if it was because of Aurelius.
His gaze darkened, and Zayne stopped walking. He looked down and gently took Nyx’s soft little hand. “May I have the honor of dancing the first dance with you, my dear Nyx?”
His pronunciation was soft and suggestive. When he said “my dear,” it felt like a subtle flirtation.
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Nyx’s attention was instantly drawn back to the male in front of her.
Her ears flushed pink, and she placed her hand on Zayne’s strong shoulder, silently accepting his invitation.
Under the brilliant lights, many young, vibrant figures spun and wayed on the dance floor.
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Nyx silently blended into the crowd, thinking she wasn’t standing out, unaware that countless eyes were instantly drawn to her swaying skirt.
The males were captivated, unable to look away.
“Who is she?”
“Next dance, I’ll definitely ask her to join me!”
“I’m going to ask her for her contact information.”
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Not just the males, but even the females couldn’t stop staring at Nyx.
“Is that dress a creation by Master Coleman?”
Coleman’s design style is incredibly strong, hard to imitate, yet easy to recognize.
Clothes make the person; the already beautiful female, under the luxurious dress, appeared even more radiant.
Not only was the dress made by Coleman, but Nyx’s dance steps were also taught by him, creating a blend of grace and her own unique lightness that was captivating.
From the edge of the dance floor, she swayed toward the center, and as she got into the groove, she suddenly felt a large hand on her waist.
The next moment, she was spun around and crashed into another broad embrace.
“Theon?” Nyx jumped in surprise, only relaxing when she saw his face.
She didn’t mind dancing with Theon, but she hadn’t finished her dance with Zayne yet.
Nyx turned to look at Zayne.
Zayne’s expression, as expected, wasn’t very pleasant.
“How about we dance the next one together?” Nyx tried to negotiate with Theon, hoping he’d let her return to Zayne’s arms.
Theon, however, lifted his hand to her face, his amber eyes filled with deep possessiveness. “Nyx, don’t be biased. Your first dance shouldn’t be just with him.”
Two males fighting for one female and swapping dance partners in the middle of the ball was a common spectacle, but it was always popular.
Felix and the Emperor and Queen made their entrance, and the Emperor smiled at the scene, glancing at Felix with a playful expression. “The young ones really do have more energy
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Felix calmly nodded, giving off the air of a gracious elder, though his hands, hidden behind his back, tightened into fists.
He wouldn’t compete with Theon, but Nyx’s next dance was his for the taking.
By the Queen’s side, a young female in a red dress, clinging to the Queen’s arm, was none other than the Queen’s niece, Aurora Windsor.
Her eyes, shy and bashful, subtly fell on Felix.
She had admired Felix for years. Although she had never received a response, her affection for Felix had not waned.
The unattainable always seemed the most desirable. While several males had groveled before her, she had no interest in them. Though she had reluctantly accepted a few secondary consorts, they bored her quickly, and she was once again thinking of Felix.
Though she wasn’t an unmarried female and shouldn’t have been at the ball, she had managed to sneak in thanks to her relationship with the Queen, hoping to meet Felix.
Watching Theon and Nyx dance together, Aurora couldn’t help but feel stirred. In her mind, she replaced their faces with Felix’s and her own.
She gave Felix a sultry look and asked, “Marshal, aren’t you going to invite me for a dance?”
